There is no carmaker out there with as much influence over the custom industry as Ford. The Blue Oval has been making cars pretty much since cars were invented, and that in itself isn’t spectacular. What is amazing is the… Read More ›
Flathead V8
This 1952 Ford F-1 Barn Find Hasn’t Seen Rain Since 1963 – Mircea Panait @autoevolution
There are barn finds, and there’s this Ford F-1 that hasn’t seen rain since 1963. Originally sold in Indiana, the pickup’s second owner “was a closet hotrodder” that replaced the Flathead V8 with a Flathead Mercury V8. Offered on eBay by sotaboyz with the current… Read More ›
How to spot a Ford pushrod V-8, from flathead to 460 – Brandan Gillogly @Hagerty
How to spot a Ford pushrod V-8, from flathead to 460 Let’s say it’s your lucky day, and you’ve found an engine laying around in the back of a garage with an unknown history. Or maybe you’re trying to discern… Read More ›
Uniquely American: THE ONGOING STORY OF THE 1932 FORD “LITTLE DEUCE COUPE” – Jack R. Nerad @JDPower
Not only were songs written about the car, most famously by the Beach Boys, but the ’32 Ford became the basis of a cultural phenomenon (hot-rodding) that spawned a movement (the Youth Culture of the 1960s). And that demonstrates the… Read More ›
Ford Flathead Ignition Buyers Guide – From Stock To Race Magnetos!! – Matt Murray @Irontrap Garage
Another good buyers guide from Matt as shares more more of his impressive early Ford knowledge
What To Look For When Buying and Building A Ford Flathead – Hot Rod Engines 101 – Matt Murray @Irontrap Garage
Video on buying a Ford Flathead V8 and associated speed equipment from the excellent Matt Murray of Irontrap Garage This is the first in a series from Matt, watch out for the other episodes. For anything traditional hot rod check… Read More ›
H&H Flatheads Turn-Key Engines
H&H Flatheads is known for being “your one stop shop for all your vintage motor needs”. We offer a variety of Ford Flathead V-8 and Lincoln V-12 speed equipment from various manufactures. We also own vintage speed brands, Austin Speed… Read More ›
So-Cal Speedshop SF Flatheads Stage 1 to 3 Mercury/Ford Flathead V8 Blocks
Stage 1 A brand new Flathead V8 block with a lot of the inherent issues from the original engineered out. Description The perfect Ford-Mercury block! Outstanding casting quality thanks to modern foundry technology. – Brand new, no cracks, no rust…. Read More ›
History-Making Hot Rod At Mecum – Andy Bolig @RodAuthority
Before there was NASCAR, before twisting race tracks were known for their road-racing antics, and almost before the Indianapolis 500, there was Elgin, Illinois. Located roughly 35 miles from Chicago, Elgin was the place where speed came of age, and… Read More ›
Could this be the most beautiful Ford ever? – Art Michalik @ClassicCars.com
Popular with French celebrities at the time, the Comète is often overlooked when considering Ford’s best designs. To this day, the coachbuilt coupé is easily one of, if not the, most attractive Ford ever built and sold to the public…. Read More ›